The way Vessel enunciates everything so completely makes me believe he is a classically trained vocalist. His control over his voice and total range is something to behold.
He didn’t sing in the first chorus because he was still in a chokehold, you can hear him being released at the last seconds of the song :) Can’t wait for your reaction to The Summoning
Lmao dude you can SEE the struggle when a part in the song grabs you and you want to pause. Do it! We’ve listened to these songs hundreds, if not thousands, of times now. We all watch reactions to recapture that “first time” feeling and wow, you nail it. I’ve listened to 3 of your reactions now and I think you might be my new favorite reaction to Sleep Token. Have a sub, and thank you.
It has been one of my favorite musical journeys watching people react to this band for the first time. I found them 3 years ago and the success they have gotten is unbelievable. You my friend are a fantastic reactor, don’t stop pausing to add input or catch little details, that what we are here for. You HAVE to react to the rest of the songs on the album, no weak songs at all. Keep it up I’ll be here for them all!
Awesome catch with the slurred speech before entering into the first unspoken chorus. If you notice, he does the same slurred speech with "beneath" at the exit of that choked chorus as well . Other vocal effects related to being choked are frequent gasps and the very long note at the end, which literally chokes you if you sing along
You would probably be surprised to hear that Vessel does all the writing and recording other than the drums. Guitars, keys, synth, melodies, vocal layers, backing choirs etc. Dude is a monster. II is the drummer. Gotta do The Summoning next
Some of their songs they do an instructional chorus the first time around and then add vocals on the second chorus. Another example is their song hypnosis.
I just got into ST a year ago and they really grew on me. I was pretty oblivious to their release schedule and whatnot so when this song dropped at the beginning of the year it just hit different .
It’s him chanting in the background. He also plays all of the instruments besides drums and does all the vocal layers in studio recording. Live he has III and IV playing guitar and bass with II on the drums of course.
Your reviews are quickly becoming some of my favorite. Never apologize for your pauses either - every time you bring great commentary. 2 incredible Sleep Token song recommendations I’d love to see you react to - Blood Sport (the room below version) and Alkaline. Both have music videos so you get to see a little bit more about Vessel (the singer/creator).
5:45 something I just noticed having heard this many times before: You can hear a foreshadowing to the heavy guitar part's siren kind of sound. I can't tell if it IS the guitar but mixed way farther back, or maybe a synth version of the same WAooo WAooo WAooo line
The end of your video is priceless...just dead silence and darkness! What more could you say!!! You have to experience them live. I experienced them live twice in one week in two different cities. The first show was a pop-up show out of nowhere on a Wednesday 15 minutes from home because the show the night before at another venue got cancelled. How on earth do you suddenly add a show at another venue during a scheduled tour??? The second show was two days later in a brand new venue in Boston. I will be seeing them again on September 13th in Baltimore at my absolute favorite venue...Ramshead Live!
Thanks Marty, much appreciated man. I didn't have anything else to say at the end lol. Sept. 13th in Baltimore! Man, Ramshead!!! I seen Stone Sour and Three Days Grave there years ago, was an absolute blast!
This one, Rain and Take me back to Eden are my favorites. When you pause you make me realize just even more things about those songs I thought I knew, just thank you for your react videos 😍
I’ve been a Sleep Token fan for a number of years and always great to see the many reactors out there appreciating their talent - but your keen ear for the detail and your clear passion for music is awesome to see! Can’t wait to see more reactions 👍
You should stop as much as you want. I would say you are one of the few who have intelligent discussion to add, and i want to hear it. Edit: I really enjoyed your repeat take to dig deeper. This is useful with Sleep Token. Also, you know you are stuck doing all their music now right? Cheers Mate.
can you believe someone/something like this exists? lmao. I got chills listening to this with you and I've heard it hundreds of times. your attention to detail slow down the songs for me. and WISE choice to start from the beginning of the album. glad you did man. you'll really appreciate the album the way it was intended it to be heard. I feel like structure wise this one sticks somewhat to the traditional layout. for me it sounds like: intro/first verse pre chorus 1 chorus 1 drop out / "let it breathe" haha second verse pre chorus 2 chorus 2 bridge/outro? but the way he uses the layout sonically is definitely not too traditional in terms of him reusing sections note for note and melody for melody hahaha for me that what makes it really feel like a journey. parts are slightly familiar but new as the story unfolds and by the end you feel SOMETHING. you're left full of curiosity and wonder. you're left to think or reflect or reminisce. not the whole "yeah song was cool, verse was cool chorus was cool but I got tired of them by the second time they came around" kind of thing. still gonna push for you to check out The Night before the rest of the album so you can appreciate Euclid when you get to it. I know the fans will really appreciate it, and ultimately I think you'll really enjoy and appreciate the detail and love he has for his craft and the people who have supported him and the band since they've started. it's like a "thank you, and you're welcome" moment from both the band and the supporters. would also love to get your email and chat a bit regarding your channel. I think you could be huge and beneficial to the reaction world especially considering you seem to have a background in production and can catch/educate people on sounds they don't know are happening or how they might've created the sounds in the first place. also curious what headphones you recommend? I have some Skullcandy Crusher's because you can control the sub bass, but I know I'm probably missing out on a lot of depth and detail. thanks for sharing man, looking forward to rest of your deep dive into your new favorite band haha
Dude. Thanks for the freaking awesome comment! I feel like I almost need to stop now, and go back and start at the very beginning of their body of work but I know I won't lol. After looking at your song structure break down I agree with ya man. I love the "let it breathe acknowledgement. My email is in the video descriptions. Also man, thanks for the huge confidence booster, means a lot to me. I think the headphones I'm using are the 280 model, I'll have to look, but they're Sennheiser. I've had them for years when I had my own studio.
@@oldstonerun haha yeah considering you’re already 3 songs deep into the album it would be a disservice to stop the momentum and start from the beginning of their discography. plenty of those videos to be made once you experience the rest of this album. okay new proposal: listen to The Night before Euclid haha 👍🏼 maybe listen to both in the same video? that might actually blow up within the ST community honestly. I’m only pushing for it so hard because the call back to The Night in Euclid is such an integral part to the song 👀 so you can thank me later when the community swarms your videos after that one hahaha also, Chokehold is the song he references vocally in Take Me Back To Eden so I’m sure you’ll hear it once you check that out again on your own. and cool man I’ll look into Sennheiser and shoot you an email soon 🫡 appreciate you
I highly recommend that you check out The Charismatic Voice and her reaction/breakdown of the vocals specifically for this song (either on your own or in a separate video), you'd abs dig that. Plus Will Ramos does a cover of this, though maybe the algorithm has already brought you to it. CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!
I filmed this a few days ago... And just like you said... The RUclips Gods have shown me nothing but reaction videos of Sleep Token. I haven't watched them, but I am familiar with the Charismatic Voice. I have watched her in the past. Very knowledgeable about vocal technique, which I am not lol. I'm glad you came back for another video! Means a lot to me.
Hello sir! I’ve watched your videos consistently for a while now but I have never commented for some reason. I absolutely love hearing you break the layers down. I am a little bit familiar with the way structuring works and it’s really hilarious to see your mind get your mind blown like mine did 😂 As always, great content. 😊
Reborn what's up man! I remember ya! Man... Life happens ya know. Sold the studio and house, moved states. Music basically took a back seat for the last few years. But I hope I'm back for good! Harley Benton!
Just to add another comment. Maybe check out a very early ST track. I think "When the bough breaks" will blow your mind too. I'd love to see your reaction to that. 🖤🖤🖤
From my limited understanding there’s a ton of ST track which are more……normal?…..like this one but A they are amazing and B they REALLY build to the last chorus, basic, elevated, then full blown. It’s magical
Great reactions with your Sleep token songs with hearing what's going on in these songs. Most reactions miss so much and don't understand song structure and sound :). If you don't know muse maybe check them out live music versions. If you have time.
Dude, the reactions are great so keep stoppinng. If someone wants to hear the song all the way through they can do that somewhere else. Your reactions are great!! Thank you for the details reactions!!
The structure of the songs more closely resemble classical music, not traditional rock or pop songs. This structure is more intricate, yet allows for more creativity.
I don't know how much musical experience you have, but... not having a normal song structure is just what progressive music is. Progressive is a *huge* genre. It's not unique to Sleep Token. Not saying Sleep Token isn't rather unique, because it is, but... not because it's progressive.
Yea man, I'm familiar with prog and math rock and such. I'd go so far as to say these guys aren't even progressive. They just feel different. I wouldn't put these guys in a certain genre. Not yet anyway, I'm only a few songs in so I'm totally still an amateur lol.
@@oldstonerun Yeah, no, throughout all of your Sleep Token reactions it's been incredibly clear to me that you don't know progressive music *at all*. Like not in the slightest. Claiming Sleep Token isn't progressive gets an unsubscribe from me for sure.
You need to stop more, actually and go longer! Bet you could double your time 😀 I prefer someone stopping a bunch of times to explain things over talking over the song. Good stuff though!
Stop apologizing for slowing down to appreciate every little detail, you’re doing it right sir!
I appreciate that! Thanks man
Amen. That’s what a good reactor does. Very informative ❤
@@acatlover138 thanks man!
I just commented on The Summoning reaction that appreciate the explanation so I understand what makes ST so good.
@@JewelsLeigh thanks again Jewels!
The way Vessel enunciates everything so completely makes me believe he is a classically trained vocalist. His control over his voice and total range is something to behold.
I agree man.
I agree, especially when I wear a headset it sounds like Vessel's working overtime to restrain his voice.
Sleep Token is sensory overload, but in the best way possible. Worship! 🤘
He didn’t sing in the first chorus because he was still in a chokehold, you can hear him being released at the last seconds of the song :)
Can’t wait for your reaction to The Summoning
Lol it's coming. I just filmed it... Wow...
Pronunciation and diphthongs all over the place with him. So beautiful.
Agreed! Beautiful!
Lmao dude you can SEE the struggle when a part in the song grabs you and you want to pause. Do it! We’ve listened to these songs hundreds, if not thousands, of times now. We all watch reactions to recapture that “first time” feeling and wow, you nail it. I’ve listened to 3 of your reactions now and I think you might be my new favorite reaction to Sleep Token. Have a sub, and thank you.
Thanks so much man for the kind words! Means a lot to me!
It has been one of my favorite musical journeys watching people react to this band for the first time. I found them 3 years ago and the success they have gotten is unbelievable. You my friend are a fantastic reactor, don’t stop pausing to add input or catch little details, that what we are here for. You HAVE to react to the rest of the songs on the album, no weak songs at all. Keep it up I’ll be here for them all!
Dude, hell yea, I appreciate the comment!
same
Pauses are why we’re here. We’ve already heard the song 1000 times
The vocal subtleties are astounding
It's definitely one of the reasons setting them apart from everyone else these days
I'm a sucker for "Crescendo song" that just keep evolving through it. They're master at this work, the end of every song is always chill inducing
What a song!
Awesome catch with the slurred speech before entering into the first unspoken chorus. If you notice, he does the same slurred speech with "beneath" at the exit of that choked chorus as well . Other vocal effects related to being choked are frequent gasps and the very long note at the end, which literally chokes you if you sing along
Dude... That's awesome! What a freaking genius! Thanks for the great feedback and comment man, much appreciated.
Please don’t apologize for stopping! I’m here for the detailed breakdown, I love it! You’re doing great 😊
Thanks for the feedback! Heck yea!
You would probably be surprised to hear that Vessel does all the writing and recording other than the drums. Guitars, keys, synth, melodies, vocal layers, backing choirs etc. Dude is a monster. II is the drummer.
Gotta do The Summoning next
That second chorus makes me so emotional every time. I come close to dropping tears..it never fails. I just cannot describe why.
That’s what great music does to us. Love it.
I love it. There were no words... Best ending ever. Such a great song tooo.
You might start to notice some callbacks towards the end of the Take me Back To Eden track now :)
Some of their songs they do an instructional chorus the first time around and then add vocals on the second chorus. Another example is their song hypnosis.
Gotcha, noted.
Band of the century, the music just touches your soul, that is the only way I know how to put it.
Yesss, keep pointing out all those little things to us. I’m here for it. Great video.
Thanks! I'm going to try, they have a ton going on in each song so its hard lol
I just got into ST a year ago and they really grew on me. I was pretty oblivious to their release schedule and whatnot so when this song dropped at the beginning of the year it just hit different .
Yea I'm a little upset that I'm just now finding these guys. They could've helped me out sooner
I LOVE that you comment on his pronunciation!
I had to! So unique!
Don't apologize for stopping. We're all here to watch someone else fall more in love with this band and deconstruct the song while doing so.
Thanks man
It’s him chanting in the background. He also plays all of the instruments besides drums and does all the vocal layers in studio recording. Live he has III and IV playing guitar and bass with II on the drums of course.
That still blows my mind one person does so much in each song
Your silence at the end just says everything. Brilliant. Loving your ST reactions. Plenty more down the rabbit hole. Bring it on. 🖤🖤🖤
Thanks so much! Silence was all that I had left lol.
@@oldstonerun so what will be the next ST reaction? Granite? The Summoning?
@@BimmyJaywalker ohhhhhh I can tell you one is coming. Soon! Darn real life and job is getting in my way haha
@@oldstonerun yep I understand that for sure
Waiting for The Summoning. The very best song after Eden. Stop as much as you want man!
Thanks man! I just filmed it! Holy crap lol. Video is coming soon!
Your reviews are quickly becoming some of my favorite. Never apologize for your pauses either - every time you bring great commentary. 2 incredible Sleep Token song recommendations I’d love to see you react to - Blood Sport (the room below version) and Alkaline. Both have music videos so you get to see a little bit more about Vessel (the singer/creator).
Dude. Thanks so much! I can tell you I greatly appreciate the comment! I will definitely check out those songs as soon as I get a chance! Thanks man
You're in it now, bud. Worship.
Haha. There’s no backing out now!
5:45 something I just noticed having heard this many times before: You can hear a foreshadowing to the heavy guitar part's siren kind of sound. I can't tell if it IS the guitar but mixed way farther back, or maybe a synth version of the same WAooo WAooo WAooo line
Now I have to go back and listen for this part
The end of your video is priceless...just dead silence and darkness! What more could you say!!!
You have to experience them live. I experienced them live twice in one week in two different cities. The first show was a pop-up show out of nowhere on a Wednesday 15 minutes from home because the show the night before at another venue got cancelled. How on earth do you suddenly add a show at another venue during a scheduled tour??? The second show was two days later in a brand new venue in Boston. I will be seeing them again on September 13th in Baltimore at my absolute favorite venue...Ramshead Live!
Thanks Marty, much appreciated man. I didn't have anything else to say at the end lol. Sept. 13th in Baltimore! Man, Ramshead!!! I seen Stone Sour and Three Days Grave there years ago, was an absolute blast!
damn I have a newfound appreciation for this song thanks to your reaction 🩷 not that I didn't adore it before hahaha
This one, Rain and Take me back to Eden are my favorites. When you pause you make me realize just even more things about those songs I thought I knew, just thank you for your react videos 😍
Thanks so much for the comment and kind words! It's insanely hard to break down what I'm hearing in a Sleep Token song lol. I'm trying
Your ST reactions are just awesome.
Can't freakin wait for The Summoning to drop. Keep these ST reactions going man....lovin it 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Thanks man! The comment is much appreciated! Again, thank you!
You’ve made me realize so much more about their songs, keep going! Do them all from this album!
Thank you for the kind words
Bro i love watching your reactions you’re amazing
Thanks so much man
Subscribed for the ride. Do like 5 more of these today please and thank you.
Lol I’ll see what I can do
This is my favorite James Bond theme.
Absolutely love your reactions, I appreciate your attention to detail and knowledge you have a keen ear and I love it.
Worship
Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated!
I’ve been a Sleep Token fan for a number of years and always great to see the many reactors out there appreciating their talent - but your keen ear for the detail and your clear passion for music is awesome to see! Can’t wait to see more reactions 👍
Thanks so much for the kind words!
You should stop as much as you want. I would say you are one of the few who have intelligent discussion to add, and i want to hear it.
Edit: I really enjoyed your repeat take to dig deeper. This is useful with Sleep Token. Also, you know you are stuck doing all their music now right?
Cheers Mate.
Thanks for the kind words! Love the comment. Lol man Sleep Token has taken over my channel I feel like.
can you believe someone/something like this exists? lmao. I got chills listening to this with you and I've heard it hundreds of times. your attention to detail slow down the songs for me. and WISE choice to start from the beginning of the album. glad you did man. you'll really appreciate the album the way it was intended it to be heard.
I feel like structure wise this one sticks somewhat to the traditional layout. for me it sounds like:
intro/first verse
pre chorus 1
chorus 1
drop out / "let it breathe" haha
second verse
pre chorus 2
chorus 2
bridge/outro?
but the way he uses the layout sonically is definitely not too traditional in terms of him reusing sections note for note and melody for melody hahaha for me that what makes it really feel like a journey. parts are slightly familiar but new as the story unfolds and by the end you feel SOMETHING. you're left full of curiosity and wonder. you're left to think or reflect or reminisce. not the whole "yeah song was cool, verse was cool chorus was cool but I got tired of them by the second time they came around" kind of thing.
still gonna push for you to check out The Night before the rest of the album so you can appreciate Euclid when you get to it. I know the fans will really appreciate it, and ultimately I think you'll really enjoy and appreciate the detail and love he has for his craft and the people who have supported him and the band since they've started. it's like a "thank you, and you're welcome" moment from both the band and the supporters.
would also love to get your email and chat a bit regarding your channel. I think you could be huge and beneficial to the reaction world especially considering you seem to have a background in production and can catch/educate people on sounds they don't know are happening or how they might've created the sounds in the first place.
also curious what headphones you recommend? I have some Skullcandy Crusher's because you can control the sub bass, but I know I'm probably missing out on a lot of depth and detail.
thanks for sharing man, looking forward to rest of your deep dive into your new favorite band haha
Dude. Thanks for the freaking awesome comment! I feel like I almost need to stop now, and go back and start at the very beginning of their body of work but I know I won't lol. After looking at your song structure break down I agree with ya man. I love the "let it breathe acknowledgement. My email is in the video descriptions. Also man, thanks for the huge confidence booster, means a lot to me. I think the headphones I'm using are the 280 model, I'll have to look, but they're Sennheiser. I've had them for years when I had my own studio.
@@oldstonerun haha yeah considering you’re already 3 songs deep into the album it would be a disservice to stop the momentum and start from the beginning of their discography. plenty of those videos to be made once you experience the rest of this album. okay new proposal: listen to The Night before Euclid haha 👍🏼 maybe listen to both in the same video? that might actually blow up within the ST community honestly. I’m only pushing for it so hard because the call back to The Night in Euclid is such an integral part to the song 👀 so you can thank me later when the community swarms your videos after that one hahaha
also, Chokehold is the song he references vocally in Take Me Back To Eden so I’m sure you’ll hear it once you check that out again on your own.
and cool man I’ll look into Sennheiser and shoot you an email soon 🫡 appreciate you
I highly recommend that you check out The Charismatic Voice and her reaction/breakdown of the vocals specifically for this song (either on your own or in a separate video), you'd abs dig that. Plus Will Ramos does a cover of this, though maybe the algorithm has already brought you to it. CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!
I filmed this a few days ago... And just like you said... The RUclips Gods have shown me nothing but reaction videos of Sleep Token. I haven't watched them, but I am familiar with the Charismatic Voice. I have watched her in the past. Very knowledgeable about vocal technique, which I am not lol. I'm glad you came back for another video! Means a lot to me.
Another great reaction. The drums give me a swing music vibe. It’s got that bop to it
Thanks! I can totally see/ hear what you're saying.
The swelling at the beginning reminded me of Aldo nova 1982 song fantasy.
The summoning !!!!!
It's coming
Hello sir! I’ve watched your videos consistently for a while now but I have never commented for some reason. I absolutely love hearing you break the layers down. I am a little bit familiar with the way structuring works and it’s really hilarious to see your mind get your mind blown like mine did 😂
As always, great content. 😊
Man whats up dude!!! I'm so glad you're uploading again. I subbed when I saw your harley benton metal video. Glad you're back!!!
Reborn what's up man! I remember ya! Man... Life happens ya know. Sold the studio and house, moved states. Music basically took a back seat for the last few years. But I hope I'm back for good! Harley Benton!
@@oldstonerun Wooo!!! He'll yeah dude!!!
Just to add another comment. Maybe check out a very early ST track. I think "When the bough breaks" will blow your mind too. I'd love to see your reaction to that. 🖤🖤🖤
Thanks man I’ll have to check that out for sure
From my limited understanding there’s a ton of ST track which are more……normal?…..like this one but A they are amazing and B they REALLY build to the last chorus, basic, elevated, then full blown. It’s magical
Oh they absolutely continue to build to the last chorus!
Iv come to shout at you in the comments 😉 now I’m gonna continue watching 😂🖤
Edit - nice reaction 😊 love the chugs in this one 🖤
hahahah, I've been waiting for you to come back and yell at me lol! Thanks for coming back and watching another video, it is much appreciated!
@@oldstonerun no worries! Il be all over sleep token/bad omens/falling in reverse/motionless reacts! 🖤
@@TobiiRheaStarr nice!
Great reactions with your Sleep token songs with hearing what's going on in these songs. Most reactions miss so much and don't understand song structure and sound :). If you don't know muse maybe check them out live music versions. If you have time.
Dude thanks for the awesome comment! You know I’ve never given Muse a chance. Maybe I will now and record it. Thanks for the recommendation
I’ve watched your more recent stuff but you earned yourself a sub so I’m going back. Underrated channel, man
Brother, its a reaction channel, if there's no pauses, it's not a reaction!!! Pause whenever!
Thanks man!
Take me back to eden did a call back to this song
No way!
Dude, the reactions are great so keep stoppinng. If someone wants to hear the song all the way through they can do that somewhere else. Your reactions are great!! Thank you for the details reactions!!
Thanks man so much for the awesome feedback. Again, thank you!
You should react to Will Ramos' cover of this song.
Umm now I’m going to have to look into that one!
This is exactly what I wanted to say, but ya beat me to it!
The structure of the songs more closely resemble classical music, not traditional rock or pop songs. This structure is more intricate, yet allows for more creativity.
You need to go back and listen to their earlier stuff. Worship.
RAD
What about Vore? 😉
I keep seeing Vore in the comments!
I don't know how much musical experience you have, but... not having a normal song structure is just what progressive music is. Progressive is a *huge* genre. It's not unique to Sleep Token. Not saying Sleep Token isn't rather unique, because it is, but... not because it's progressive.
Yea man, I'm familiar with prog and math rock and such. I'd go so far as to say these guys aren't even progressive. They just feel different. I wouldn't put these guys in a certain genre. Not yet anyway, I'm only a few songs in so I'm totally still an amateur lol.
@@oldstonerun Yeah, no, throughout all of your Sleep Token reactions it's been incredibly clear to me that you don't know progressive music *at all*. Like not in the slightest. Claiming Sleep Token isn't progressive gets an unsubscribe from me for sure.
You need to stop more, actually and go longer! Bet you could double your time 😀 I prefer someone stopping a bunch of times to explain things over talking over the song. Good stuff though!
Thanks for the feedback! Noted lol. Thanks for the kind words too!